INTENSE Total Plank Workout - 8 minutes for toned abs and a strong core!

Tone your back, shoulders, butt, and abs with multiple plank variations in one workout. The best plank workout to carve your stomach and reveal your six-pack. This ultimate plank workout covers 30-second plank holds for 8 straight minutes of gut-wrenching moves. You’ll be feeling this one for days.

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I love planks. There are few exercises that work the entire abdominal wall more completely than planks and plank variations.

Today we’re celebrating all these plank variations by throwing quite a few of them at you… all in the same workout.

I call it my “Ultimate Plank Challenge“. Sixteen 30-second plank holds resulting in 8 straight minutes of gut-wrenching fun.

I did this one two days ago and am still feeling it!

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10 WEEK TOTAL BODY HOME WORKOUT PLAN:

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DOING PLANKS?

Plank position is a simple, yet effective, exercise that is quick and easy to do, engages multiple muscle groups, and brings great benefits.

If you regularly do planks, you’ll benefit from strengthening your abdominal muscles for a toned belly, flat stomach, six-pack abs and a stronger inner core.

With proper form, you’ll find that planks strengthen your back muscles to build a stronger core to get rid of back pain and help with better posture.

Planks also help you increase your flexibility, balance, and muscle endurance.

WHAT MUSCLES ARE USED IN PLANK POSITION?

When you are performing planks, you are engaging many muscle groups throughout your entire body including your back, chest, shoulders, arms, abs, butt, legs and neck.

Plank position also works muscles around your shoulders, collarbone, shoulder blades, hamstrings and even the arches of your feet.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I DO PLANK POSITION?

Plank position is a great core and ab workout. If your goal is to get a six-pack, plank position is a beneficial exercise that will get you an incredible, sculpted midsection.

Plan on including an ab workout, such as planks, about 2-3 times per week. When you choose exercises for your ab workout routine, choose a variety of core exercises to work your abs, not just crunches and planks.

Now to the workout. All you need is a stopwatch and a little space. We’re going to be switching up primarily between straight planks and side planks; try to keep your body up the whole time (don’t ever let it relax – just go straight in to the next exercise).

Straight Plank
Pike Plank
Side Plank Left
Side Plank Right
Spiderman Plank
Up-Down Plank
Side Plank Left
Side Plank Right

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Which plank is your favorite? Which one was the most difficult? Leave me a comment below!

[you.are.special]

I have commented a couple years ago, but wanted to tell you again how grateful I am for this 8 minute plank workout. I am turning 58 next week and truly believe that this simple workout has been a major support for my body health. I have passed it on to so many people over the years.
Thank you! Paul

[cathybazzano]

Discovered this exercise while in quarantine. I have completed it 4 days in a row now and I feel stronger each time. Its hard but I feel so good after. Thank you!

[mindbodyfitness]

I started Jared’s core 4 months, or so, ago. I’m 58 and after menopause, I never thought I would see AB definition again. I was incorrect. I have a stellar core now, thanks to beginning to ‘roast’ my abs with Jared. I’be decided to compete on a
Fitness competition. Many thanks to Jared! <3

[therealbeedubbs]

I’ve done this literally a hundred times since I discovered this probably about a year ago. My wife does them too! I add this is on my “off” days and has helped pushed me to the next level. I’m 38 and the best shape of my life. Thanks for the extra help Jared!

[NiaNic]

Wow, after 2 months of doing it like 3 or 4 times a week, I was finally able to go for 8 mins with no breaks! This definitely works, my abdomen is getting leaner and i can finally even do push up now. Thanks Jared for this awesome exercise!

[vfarfan]

The fact that he is still replying to comments shows his commitment to his work! Keep it up ;) !

[sailingforde]

At the beginning of lockdown, in a particularly over-ambitious moment, I attempted this video. I couldn't complete it and ended up in no small amount of pain. I went back to basics. I did various core workouts and downloaded a plank challenge from the app store which worked me up to the point I could hold one for four minutes. I can now complete all eight minutes of this workout non-stop. I'm absolutely convinced that if an idiot like me can do this workout then anyone else can. A bit of persistence is all that's required.

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You never realize how long a minute is until your exercising

[Parafinelia]

Hi everyone! I'm going to be doing this every morning. So far it's been a week & It's a *proper* challenge yet I know long term it's transforming me. Already I have less lower back pain. THANK YOU for providing us with this gift☺

[andreaninosajdak]

This workout is hardddd man, damn I was sweating like a fountain. Shoutout for the great workout since I dont really like doing stuff like situps for my abs and this workout really came in handy

[erniet]

This is the best plank workout I've seen. Very sequential, easy to follow but very effective. I was absolutely knackered after it was all over. Thank you man. More power to you bro.:)

[mindbodyfitness]

It’s been 2 months since beginning this workout!!! I’ve also added another T and T 8 minute ab WO. Not only is my core looking awesome!!!! but my upper body is getting stronger from holding all the planks! THANKS, Jared <3

[yirgalemalemayehu]

It is a great workout . I couldn't make it to full eight minutes at the very beginning but now it is my everyday workout. I have a herniated disk problem and I am feeling better since I started this workout. Thanks a lot sir. Any other recommendation's please ?

[MCentennial]

I’ve never felt inclined to submit a comment for any YouTube video prior to this. From years of running, my pelvis/hips/back became such an acute problem I wasn’t able to walk upright for about two hours upon awakening. After two weeks of this workout, the pain (and subsequent anxiety from feeling like I was pushing 100 years old) soon literally vanished. I’ve been doing this routine daily ever since (going on two months). I can see a major difference in my abs, too. On a few occasions I’ve doubled up for 16 mins. Complete game changer. Whereas before I never bought into core work, I’m now completely sold on benefits of core health. Quite honestly, I feel guilty for being about to learn about this workout for free!

[kathrynmcconaughy]

First time I've made it through without a break!

[aeghdon]

Been doing this for some weeks now, i see endurance coming up nice and steady, also the sculpting of my midsection is phenomenal ! thanks T & T !

[JuJu-pkkp]

I have been doing planks for a while and did it this morning.... loved it. It was great hearing your voice and seeing the timer go along with the variation in planks.... Thankyou

[you.are.special]

Thank you for creating this 8 minute plank workout. I do it every morning as part of my morning routine. Thank you!!!

[DennisEwing-lcly]

I CAME ACROSS THIS VIDEO WHILE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO TIGHTEN MY STOMACH UP...IM 66 YEARS OLD AND JUST RETIRED FROM 35 YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND WANTED SOMETHING TO HELP KEEP ME IN SHAPE...THIS WORKOUT IS GREAT..BEEN DOING IT SO FAR FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND A HALF..IT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE. THUMBS UP.